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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 331.74 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 331.74 and 149.40 is: 223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 331.74 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/331.74 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 331.74 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 49,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,561.96/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.49

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